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Feast of Pakrou (Intercession of the Theotokos), part II, Azdamichy 2010.  Пакроў (частка II), Аздамічы 2010 год. Pakrou is the Orthodox liturgy on October 14 for the protection and intercession of the Blessed Mother of God.  The church ceremony is held to mark the end of the year’s work in the fields and in anticipation… Continue reading Photo of the Day for October 15, 2011: Feast of Pakrou II / Пакроў ІІ

Feast of Pakrou (Intercession of the Theotokos), part I, Azdamichy 2010.  Пакроў (частка І), Аздамічы 2010 год. Pakrou is the Orthodox liturgy on October 14 for the protection and intercession of the Blessed Mother of God.  The church ceremony is held to mark the end of the year’s work in the fields and in anticipation… Continue reading Photo of the Day for October 14, 2011: Feast of Pakrou I / Пакроў I

Harvesting Family Allotments (part III), Azdamichy 2011.  Ураджай на сотках (частка ІІІ), Аздамічы 2011 год. Harvest season is one of the busiest and most tension-filled times of the year as Belarusian village families strive to bring in their crops before bad weather sets in.  A bountiful crop of potatoes, pumpkins, cabbage and — later —… Continue reading Photo of the Day for October 13, 2011: The Harvest III / Ураджай ІІІ

The Harvest (part II), Tsjerablichy 2011.  Ураджай (частка ІІ), Цераблічы 2011 год. Ivan, behind the wheel of the truck, teaches science in the Tsjerablichy school.  He and his extended family are loading potatoes gathered in a long day’s work.  Much to everyone’s relief, the harvest was a relatively good one.

The Harvest (part I), Tsjerablichy 2011.  Ураджай (частка І), Цераблічы 2011 год. Harvest season is one of the busiest and most tension-filled times of the year for families in Belarusian villages.  A bountiful crop of potatoes, pumpkins, cabbage and — later — carrots and beets, in addition to apples and pears, is key to health… Continue reading Photo of the Day for October 11, 2011: The Harvest I / Ураджай І

Belarus in Faces (part VI):  Zdzislau Kizhlo and his wife Janina.  Jurany 2011.  Беларусь у тварах (частка VI):  спадар Здзіслаў Кіжло й яго жонка Яніна.  Юраны 2011 год. It was a moving experience to meet Zdzislau Kizhlo, his wife Janina, and younger generations of their family.  The Kizhlos embody the quiet dignity and resilience of… Continue reading Photos of the Day for October 10, 2011: Belarus in Faces VI / Беларусь у тварах VI

Still-Life (part IV), Tsjerablichy 2011.  Нацюрморт (частка ІV), Цераблічы 2011 год. See also photos for August 7, April 29, and April 8, 2011.  Гл. таксама фотаздымкі 7 жніўня і 29 і 8 красавіка 2011 года.

Autumn, Tsjerablichy 2011.  Цераблічы ўвосень 2011 год.

End of Vul’ljana’s Summer Weaving (part III), Tsjerablichy 2011.  Бабуля Вульляна сканчае сваё летняе ткацтва (частка III), Цераблічы 2011 год. See also photos for October 4-5, 2011.  Гл. таксама фотаздымкі 4-5 кастрычніка 2011 года.

A cordial invitation to all to see my photo exhibition “Belarus in Faces”/“Беларусь у тварах“.  The exhibition will run from Thursday, October 13 (opening at 18:00) through Monday, October 31 at the National Film Club “Minsk”, viewable on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00-20:00.   The address is vulitsa Kazlova, dom 2, entrance in courtyard (НФК… Continue reading Exhibition at National Photo Club “Minsk” / Выстава “Беларусь у тварах“ у НФК “Мінск“